Paris is the capital of France and the country's largest city. It is situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region. The city of Paris, remains largely unchanged since 1860, has an estimated population of over 2 million, but the Paris aire urbaine has a population of nearly 12 million, and is one of the most populated metropolitan areas in Europe.
Paris is today one of the world's leading business and cultural centres, and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities. According to 2005 estimates, the Paris urban area is Europe's biggest city economy, and is fifth in the world's list of cities by GDP.
Sites and attractions:
Versailles, Tuileries Garden, The Pantheon, The Louvre, Sainte Chappelle, Sacre Coeur, Rodin Museum, Place Vendome, Place De La Concorde, Picasso Museum, Pere-Lachaise Cemetery, Opera Garnier, Notre Dame Cathedral, Musee Marmottan, Musee du Vin, Musee d L’Orangerie, Musee Carnavalet, Montmartre Vineyards, Luxembourg Gardens, Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, Les Invalides, La Madeleine Church, La Conciergerie, Disneyland Paris, Cineaqua, Centre Georges Pompidou, Catacombs of Paris, Arc De Triomphe.
Nearly 45 million tourists visit Paris every year making it one of the worlds most popular destinations.
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